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Siliguri is a rapidly developing metropolis in the Indian
state of West Bengal. Siliguri is situated in Darjeeling District. It
is the largest city North Bengal and 2nd largest city in West Bengal
and connects the hill stations like Gangtok, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Mirik
and Darjeeling with the rest of India.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Siliguri, also known as tier II City has inherent advantages such
as physical connectivity, land availability and cost, urban and
social infrastructure and level of private sector interest.

It is also the transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the
neighboring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Bagdogra
airport, situated about 12 km away is the closest airport. The
airport is well connected to most Indian cities including the state
capital Kolkata. It is the commercial nerve centre of North
Bengal.

EDUCATION

Due to the inherent importance of Siliguri as the centrally located and
largest town in the Sikkim-Darjeeling region, large number of students
flock here for higher education. There are a number of colleges around
Siliguri. Siliguri Institute Of Technology, Siliguri College, Siliguri
College of Commerce (Night College),Siliguri Mahila Mahavidyalaya
(Women's College), Surya Sen. College are the more prominent ones along
with other Colleges.

Economy in Siliguri
Siliguri is described as the gateway to the North East of India. The
strategic location of the city makes it a base for essential supplies
to the region. Siliguri has gradually developed as a profitable centre
for a variety of businesses. As a central hub, many national companies
and organizations have set up their offices here. 4 "T" s -
Tea, Timber, Tourism and Transport are the main businesses of Siliguri.
Siliguri is the headquarters of FOCIN (Federation of Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of North Bengal).

SILIGURI & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Siliguri is one of the three satellite IT hub and township that the
Government is developing. Dust free and cool regions of Siliguri could
be utilized for promotion of Electronic and Software Industry. Leading
companies have shown interest and some of them have already started
operating. Siliguri have been identified as city that can emerge as
preferred destinations for software development and outsourcing
companies. Siliguri is capable to attract a large number of Indian and
international IT firms. Siliguri enjoys an edge over other places since
it has an abundance of English-speaking workers. Such candidates suit
the job profile of BPOs.

IT DEVLOPMENT IN SILIGURI
Siliguri is fast emerging as an IT hub, the alternative destination to
Kolkata for InfoTech companies. Siliguri already have good
infrastructure and there modern amenities for people who work in the IT
parks. Some major IT companies have started working in Siliguri and
more will be heading there soon.West Bengal
Government has set up an IT Park in Siliguri recently, which will
provide more opportunities to the IT / ITES Companies to start their
business in Siliguri.